Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer — Lean Process Innovator

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, develop, and improve aerospace and precision-machined processes. Collaborating with CNC programmers, quality, and design engineering, you’ll translate product designs into efficient, repeatable processes applying Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO methodologies to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.

You will develop process routes and drawings, design fixtures, and troubleshoot production issues to maintain high yield and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years related manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on 3D CAD experience required.
• Experience creating comprehensive process routers and manufacturing drawings.
• Familiarity with CNC machining equipment (lathes, mills, multi-axis).
• Familiarity with heat treat, nitride, anodize, plating.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and associated technical specifications.
• Ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Strong technical writing for procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Regular, consistent attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes in an aerospace environment.
• Develop detailed manufacturing process plans for new products.
• Improve process plans to increase yield and reduce cost.
• Develop work instructions and SOPs.
• Design work-holding fixtures for machining, welding, and assembly operations.
• Troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain high product quality and manufacturing yield.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Collaborate with CNC programmers and engineers on DFM, cost, test, and assembly considerations.
• Analyze and resolve manufacturing problems using engineering judgment.
• Develop engineering models, assemblies, and drawings in SOLIDWORKS from concepts.
• Apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to drawings.
• Integrate Six Sigma, Lean, and ISO into daily improvement.

Skills

3D CAD

Technical writing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CNC machining equipment

Job description

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, develop, and improve aerospace and precision-machined processes. Collaborating with CNC programmers, quality, and design engineering, you’ll translate product designs into efficient, repeatable processes applying Lean, Six Sigma, and ISO methodologies to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.

You will develop process routes and drawings, design fixtures, and troubleshoot production issues to maintain high yield and quality